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Last updated: April 5, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

NHL Coaching & Playoff Picture

The Islanders organization fired coach Patrick Roy after the team dropped seven of its last ten contests, immediately installing Peter DeBoer as the new bench boss in a mid-season attempt to salvage their playoff positioning. This coaching change comes as the battle for the final Eastern Conference wild card heats up, with Saturday's 30-team slate causing major shifts in the standings. Teams are scrambling for points as the guide to Sunday's action suggests several direct matchups could decide critical seeding before the regular season concludes.